Description: A bestselling author and consumer advocate challenges some basic and misguided assumptions about traditional retirement plans. He reveals that there is a simple way to make "smart" choices in these plans, and this book shows readers exactly what to do.
Review Quotes: aThe tax-deferred retirement plan is the single best way to invest for long-term financial well- being. But far too many of these plans have costs and pitfalls that are hazardous to your wealth. Dan Solin's wonderful book explains why the idea is so good, and why so many plans are bad. Read it, attend to its cautions, act on its recommendations, and when the time comes, enjoy a comfortable retirement.a
--John C. Bogle, Founder, The Vanguard Group.
aAlong with airline service, affordable gas, and the Chicago Bulls, your retirement options have also gone to hell in recent years. Solinas book will show you how to plug the leaks in your 401(k) and 403(b) plans, sidestep the minefields in your financial future sown by the investment industry, and get on the road to a secure retirement.a
--William Bernstein, author of "A Splendid Exchange" and "The Four Pillars of Investing"
"Readers of this smart, no-nonsense book will understand why Dan's plain spoken advice makes him one of "The Huffington Post's" most popular business bloggers."
-- Arianna Huffington, Editor-in-Chief and Co-founder of "The Huffington Post,""
aFinally, someone has exposed the failure of our 401(k) system and proposed a solution! Dan Solin has simplified complex investing subjects so that everyone can understand them in one hour. Retirement plans will never be the same after investors read Solin's book.a
--Mark T. Hebner, author of "Index Funds: The 12-Step Program for Active Investors"
aDan Solin has produced a aretirement savingsa masterpiece: all will lament not being taught these lessons at the beginning of lifeas journey! You simply must give a copy of this terrific book to yourchildren and loved ones!a
--Brooks Hamilton, Senior Fellow with the National Center for Policy Analysis and co-author of NCPAas "Reinventing Retirement Income in America,"a
aNowhere are investors treated more shabbily than in their 401(k) and 403(b) retirement plans. Dan Solinas book exposes their hidden costs and poor investment choices. More important, Dan tells us exactly what to do about them.a
--Taylor Larimore, co-author, "The Bogleheadas Guide to Investing"
aDonat read this book! Study it, instead. This is an invaluable checklist, not only for your 401(k) investments, but also for managing any of your other savings.a
--Donald B. Trone, Director, USCG Academy Institute for Leadership and President, Foundation for Fiduciary Studies.
a"The Smartest 401(k) Book You'll Ever Read" is not only smart, but it is clear, concise and provides sage easy-to-take steps that will benefit all investors.a
--Dan Otter, author of "Teach and Retire Rich"